Dental

Another complication of poor oral health is gum disease, which can be mild in the initial stages, but lead to much more severe problems if untreated. Gum disease or periodontal disease may cause loss of teeth, infections and other complications.

In addition to complications for your teeth and gums, research has linked periodontal disease to other health problems including heart complications, strokes, diabetes complications and respiratory issues.

Good dental health is a combination of proper daily maintenance (brushing and flossing) along with regular visits to your dental care professional.

People with crooked teeth, misaligned jaws and other problems with their mouth can often benefit from orthodontic procedures, such as braces or other techniques to correct the problems.

Your dental health professional can help you decide how to address the problems. Braces, once for adolescents only, can help people of all ages correct problems with their teeth and jaws. Not only do orthodontic procedures help your appearance, but they can also improve chewing and proper digestion of food along with some speech problems.

Regular visits to your dental health professional help you maintain healthy teeth, gums and mouth.​​